More than 4,000 families reached a settlement with the Biden administration, according to an agreement filed in federal court on October 16, 2023. This will bring a close to class action litigation against the government for the Trump Administration’s family separation policy, which affected thousands of children who were forcibly taken from their families. This settlement will also allow affected families to remain in the U.S. for three years while receiving housing, mental health care, and legal assistance applying for asylum. A Policy of Family Separation  In 2017 and 2018, the Trump A ..read more

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The Biden Administration has put forward a proposed rule that, if accepted, would make it significantly harder for some asylum seekers to obtain asylum when they come to the U.S. This rule would prevent anyone who traveled to the United States after passing through another country from seeking asylum, unless they also first sought asylum in those other countries. For many asylum seekers, this “transit ban” could have a negative impact on their ability to obtain asylum and remain in the U.S. legally. What is This New Rule? The new rule, if implemented, makes it impossible for asylum seekers to ..read more

While every parent hopes to keep their children safe from harm, child injury is an unfortunate fact of life. While many of these injuries are unavoidable, some might have been prevented if only adults were careful enough with the children they are entrusted with protecting. When that happens, it can lead to lawsuits by parents seeking justice for the harm their children suffered. Here are seven types of child injury that can lead to litigation: Dog and animal bites One of the most common sources of injury for children is being bitten by dogs or other animals. Children can be unduly rough wit ..read more

In a new proposed bipartisan bill, several U.S. senators are looking to find a compromise solution to issues related to border security, as well as help for DREAMers (immigrants who were born outside of this country, but came to the U.S. at a young age.)   The bill, if passed, would introduce a number of dramatic changes aimed at reducing the number of immigrants in detention facilities, as well as introduce a potential path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children. However, the bill faces an uphill battle to obtain passage, with some membe ..read more

If you have been in a serious accident, you still may be in shock, and decide to go home without being examined by a doctor. However, going to see a doctor after an accident is extremely important, not only for your own personal health, but also for any litigation that might result from the accident. But why is it so important to see a doctor after a serious accident? You might be injured and not realize it Human beings are surprisingly resilient when it comes to physical harm, and some people can walk around with serious injuries without realizing it. It is not that uncommon for people to w ..read more

In a ruling passed down on November 15, a district court judge struck down Title 42, a pandemic-era policy intended to make it harder for many immigrants to seek asylum in the United States. According to the ruling, the policy was not passed in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, making it illegal under federal law. This means that asylum seekers will have an easier time pursuing legal protections when they cross the border into the U.S. What is Title 42?     Title 42 is a rule that was originally implemented in 2020 that prevented immigrants from crossing the bor ..read more

While often overlooked, electrocutions are one of the four biggest causes of workplace accidents and fatalities in America. Construction workers are at an unusually high risk of electrocution. Why do construction workers get electrocuted so much, and what happens if they get hurt? Electrocution On Construction Sites Whether they realize it or not, construction workers operate constantly around electrical equipment and live circuits, placing them at a risk of potentially severe injury. They may accidentally make contact with a live wire while performing construction on a building, or they may a ..read more

U-visas are an important tool for many immigrant victims of crime as a way to help them obtain legal immigration status. For some, a U-visa can offer an opportunity to potentially pursue permanent residency or citizenship in the future. But what are U-visas, and how do you become eligible to obtain one? What is a U-Visa? A U-visa is a type of nonimmigrant visa issued to out of status  immigrants who have either been the victim of a crime while inside the United States, or a witness to a crime. U-visas allow victims of a crime to remain in the United States while legal proceedings against ..read more

When an immigrant comes to the United States for work or family purposes, they must have an appropriate visa. Without this visa or other immigration documentation, they are at risk of immigration consequences, potentially leading to deportation proceedings and removal back to their country of origin. Here are five of the most common ways that immigrants have their visas revoked, potentially resulting in the risk of removal: Overstaying or failing to renew their visa By far the most common reason that immigrants get their visas revoked is that they simply fail to renew their visa, or overstay ..read more